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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.32, 244.26 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.32, 244.26 and 138.44 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.32 : 244.26 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.32/244.26 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.32x = 244.26 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.32x = 33,815.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,815.35/177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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