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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.42, 244.67 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.42, 244.67 and 111.90 is: 154.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.42 : 244.67 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.42/244.67 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.42x = 244.67 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.42x = 27,378.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,378.01/177.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.31

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