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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 244.98 and 107.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 244.98 and 107.61 is: 148.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 244.98 = 107.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/244.98 = 107.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 244.98 × 107.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 26,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,362.30/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.51

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