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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.30, 244.68 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.30, 244.68 and 111.84 is: 154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.30 : 244.68 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.30/244.68 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.30x = 244.68 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.30x = 27,365.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,365.01/177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.34

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