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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.21, 244.37 and 137.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.21, 244.37 and 137.81 is: 190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.21 : 244.37 = 137.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.21/244.37 = 137.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.21x = 244.37 × 137.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.21x = 33,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,674.72/177.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.03

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