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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.41, 244.80 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.41, 244.80 and 111.98 is: 154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.41 : 244.80 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.41/244.80 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.41x = 244.80 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.41x = 27,411.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,411.48/177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.51

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