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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.46, 244.91 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.46, 244.91 and 102.78 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.46 : 244.91 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.46/244.91 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.46x = 244.91 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.46x = 25,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,171.85/177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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