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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 244.84 and 103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 244.84 and 103.76 is: 143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 244.84 = 103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/244.84 = 103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 244.84 × 103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 25,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,404.08/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.17

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