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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.34, 244.77 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.34, 244.77 and 118.34 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.34 : 244.77 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.34/244.77 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.34x = 244.77 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.34x = 28,967.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,967.37/177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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