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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.57, 244.90 and 115.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.57, 244.90 and 115.42 is: 159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.57 : 244.90 = 115.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.57/244.90 = 115.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.57x = 244.90 × 115.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.57x = 28,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,266.58/177.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.19

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