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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.14, 244.45 and 99.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.14, 244.45 and 99.51 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.14 : 244.45 = 99.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.14/244.45 = 99.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.14x = 244.45 × 99.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.14x = 24,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324.72/177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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