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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.04, 244.38 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.04, 244.38 and 140.32 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.04 : 244.38 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.04/244.38 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.04x = 244.38 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.04x = 34,291.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,291.40/177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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