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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.38, 244.58 and 115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.38, 244.58 and 115.19 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.38 : 244.58 = 115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.38/244.58 = 115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.38x = 244.58 × 115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.38x = 28,173.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,173.21/177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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