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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.11, 244.48 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.11, 244.48 and 135.76 is: 187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.11 : 244.48 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.11/244.48 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.11x = 244.48 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.11x = 33,190.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,190.60/177.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.40

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