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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.73, 244.97 and 142.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.73, 244.97 and 142.70 is: 196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.73 : 244.97 = 142.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.73/244.97 = 142.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.73x = 244.97 × 142.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.73x = 34,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,957.22/177.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.69

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