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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.20, 244.48 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.20, 244.48 and 135.80 is: 187.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.20 : 244.48 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.20/244.48 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.20x = 244.48 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.20x = 33,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,200.38/177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.36

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