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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 244.91 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 244.91 and 107.49 is: 148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 244.91 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/244.91 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 244.91 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 26,324.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,324.84/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.35

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