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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 244.78 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 244.78 and 142.44 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 244.78 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/244.78 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 244.78 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 34,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,866.46/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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