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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.31, 244.66 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.31, 244.66 and 103.62 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.31 : 244.66 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.31/244.66 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.31x = 244.66 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.31x = 25,351.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,351.67/177.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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