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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 244.73 and 101.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 244.73 and 101.65 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 244.73 = 101.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/244.73 = 101.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 244.73 × 101.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 24,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,875.58/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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