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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.22, 244.57 and 99.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.22, 244.57 and 99.59 is: 137.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.22 : 244.57 = 99.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.22/244.57 = 99.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.22x = 244.57 × 99.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.22x = 24,356.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356.73/177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.44

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