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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 244.34 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 244.34 and 99.44 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 244.34 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/244.34 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 244.34 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 24,297.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,297.17/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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