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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 244.60 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 244.60 and 99.62 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 244.60 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/244.60 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 244.60 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 24,367.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,367.05/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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