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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.55, 244.70 and 175.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.55, 244.70 and 175.03 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.55 : 244.70 = 175.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.55/244.70 = 175.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.55x = 244.70 × 175.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.55x = 42,828.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,828.97/177.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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