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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.22, 244.54 and 135.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.22, 244.54 and 135.67 is: 187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.22 : 244.54 = 135.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.22/244.54 = 135.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.22x = 244.54 × 135.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.22x = 33,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,176.74/177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.21

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