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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.52, 244.98 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.52, 244.98 and 103.84 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.52 : 244.98 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.52/244.98 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.52x = 244.98 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.52x = 25,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,438.72/177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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