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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.53, 244.99 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.53, 244.99 and 103.88 is: 143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.53 : 244.99 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.53/244.99 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.53x = 244.99 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.53x = 25,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,450.17/177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.36

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