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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.14, 244.57 and 135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.14, 244.57 and 135.62 is: 187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.14 : 244.57 = 135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.14/244.57 = 135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.14x = 244.57 × 135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.14x = 33,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,167.02/177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.24

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