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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.57, 244.85 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.57, 244.85 and 144.72 is: 199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.57 : 244.85 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.57/244.85 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.57x = 244.85 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.57x = 35,433.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,433.97/177.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.55

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