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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 244.68 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 244.68 and 140.22 is: 193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 244.68 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/244.68 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 244.68 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 34,309.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,309.03/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.64

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