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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.52, 244.94 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.52, 244.94 and 103.80 is: 143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.52 : 244.94 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.52/244.94 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.52x = 244.94 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.52x = 25,424.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,424.77/177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.22

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