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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 244.40 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 244.40 and 98.42 is: 135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 244.40 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/244.40 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 244.40 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 24,052.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,052.13/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.81

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