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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.41, 244.88 and 111.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.41, 244.88 and 111.89 is: 154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.41 : 244.88 = 111.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.41/244.88 = 111.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.41x = 244.88 × 111.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.41x = 27,399.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,399.06/177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.44

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