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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 244.80 and 115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 244.80 and 115.23 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 244.80 = 115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/244.80 = 115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 244.80 × 115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 28,208.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,208.30/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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