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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.61, 244.80 and 142.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.61, 244.80 and 142.57 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.61 : 244.80 = 142.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.61/244.80 = 142.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.61x = 244.80 × 142.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.61x = 34,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,901.14/177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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