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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.56, 244.92 and 107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.56, 244.92 and 107.60 is: 148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.56 : 244.92 = 107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.56/244.92 = 107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.56x = 244.92 × 107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.56x = 26,353.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,353.39/177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.42

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