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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.38, 244.70 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.38, 244.70 and 111.94 is: 154.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.38 : 244.70 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.38/244.70 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.38x = 244.70 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.38x = 27,391.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,391.72/177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.42

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