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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.33, 244.71 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.33, 244.71 and 103.62 is: 142.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.33 : 244.71 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.33/244.71 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.33x = 244.71 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.33x = 25,356.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,356.85/177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.99

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