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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.39, 244.82 and 102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.39, 244.82 and 102.69 is: 141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.39 : 244.82 = 102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.39/244.82 = 102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.39x = 244.82 × 102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.39x = 25,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,140.57/177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.73

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