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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.28, 244.50 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.28, 244.50 and 111.76 is: 154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.28 : 244.50 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.28/244.50 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.28x = 244.50 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.28x = 27,325.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,325.32/177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.14

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