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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.58, 245.34 and 144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.58, 245.34 and 144.07 is: 199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.58 : 245.34 = 144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.58/245.34 = 144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.58x = 245.34 × 144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.58x = 35,344.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,344.91/177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.04

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