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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 244.94 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 244.94 and 107.58 is: 148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 244.94 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/244.94 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 244.94 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 26,350.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,350.11/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.47

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