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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.17, 244.51 and 99.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.17, 244.51 and 99.55 is: 137.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.17 : 244.51 = 99.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.17/244.51 = 99.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.17x = 244.51 × 99.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.17x = 24,340.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,340.97/177.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.39

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