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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.16, 244.26 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.16, 244.26 and 137.72 is: 189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.16 : 244.26 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.16/244.26 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.16x = 244.26 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.16x = 33,639.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,639.49/177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.88

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