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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.35, 244.76 and 111.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.35, 244.76 and 111.87 is: 154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.35 : 244.76 = 111.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.35/244.76 = 111.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.35x = 244.76 × 111.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.35x = 27,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,380.74/177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.39

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