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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.50, 244.80 and 115.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.50, 244.80 and 115.31 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.50 : 244.80 = 115.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.50/244.80 = 115.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.50x = 244.80 × 115.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.50x = 28,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,227.83/177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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