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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.41, 244.76 and 107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.41, 244.76 and 107.42 is: 148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.41 : 244.76 = 107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.41/244.76 = 107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.41x = 244.76 × 107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.41x = 26,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,292.12/177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.20

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