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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 244.54 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 244.54 and 115.22 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 244.54 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/244.54 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 244.54 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 28,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,175.90/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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