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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.41, 244.85 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.41, 244.85 and 102.73 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.41 : 244.85 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.41/244.85 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.41x = 244.85 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.41x = 25,153.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,153.44/177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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