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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 244.81 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 244.81 and 103.77 is: 143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 244.81 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/244.81 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 244.81 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 25,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,404.06/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.20

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