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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.54, 244.80 and 142.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.54, 244.80 and 142.45 is: 196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.54 : 244.80 = 142.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.54/244.80 = 142.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.54x = 244.80 × 142.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.54x = 34,871.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,871.05/177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.42

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