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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.09, 244.40 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.09, 244.40 and 99.47 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.09 : 244.40 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.09/244.40 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.09x = 244.40 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.09x = 24,308.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,308.75/177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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