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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 244.99 and 144.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 244.99 and 144.78 is: 199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 244.99 = 144.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/244.99 = 144.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 244.99 × 144.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 35,469.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,469.65/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.89

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