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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.56, 244.99 and 102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.56, 244.99 and 102.85 is: 141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.56 : 244.99 = 102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.56/244.99 = 102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.56x = 244.99 × 102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.56x = 25,197.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,197.22/177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.91

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