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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.33, 244.65 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.33, 244.65 and 111.80 is: 154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.33 : 244.65 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.33/244.65 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.33x = 244.65 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.33x = 27,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,350.58/177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.23

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