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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.37, 244.58 and 111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.37, 244.58 and 111.79 is: 154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.37 : 244.58 = 111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.37/244.58 = 111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.37x = 244.58 × 111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.37x = 27,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,341.04/177.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.15

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