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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.50, 244.90 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.50, 244.90 and 111.18 is: 153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.50 : 244.90 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.50/244.90 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.50x = 244.90 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.50x = 27,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,226.20/177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.39

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