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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 244.38 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 244.38 and 99.48 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 244.38 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/244.38 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 244.38 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 24,310.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,310.92/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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