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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.32, 244.56 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.32, 244.56 and 115.12 is: 158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.32 : 244.56 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.32/244.56 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.32x = 244.56 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.32x = 28,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,153.75/177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.77

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