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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.33, 244.68 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.33, 244.68 and 107.37 is: 148.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.33 : 244.68 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.33/244.68 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.33x = 244.68 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.33x = 26,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,271.29/177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.15

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