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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.32, 244.69 and 99.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.32, 244.69 and 99.70 is: 137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.32 : 244.69 = 99.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.32/244.69 = 99.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.32x = 244.69 × 99.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.32x = 24,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,395.59/177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.58

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