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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.29, 244.62 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.29, 244.62 and 103.62 is: 142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.29 : 244.62 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.29/244.62 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.29x = 244.62 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.29x = 25,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,347.52/177.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.97

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