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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 244.97 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 244.97 and 103.83 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 244.97 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/244.97 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 244.97 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 25,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,434.72/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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