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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.92, 244.90 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.92, 244.90 and 142.68 is: 196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.92 : 244.90 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.92/244.90 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.92x = 244.90 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.92x = 34,941.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,941.98/177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.40

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