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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.20, 244.96 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.20, 244.96 and 135.96 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.20 : 244.96 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.20/244.96 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.20x = 244.96 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.20x = 33,304.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,304.76/177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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