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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.34, 244.75 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.34, 244.75 and 99.72 is: 137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.34 : 244.75 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.34/244.75 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.34x = 244.75 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.34x = 24,406.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,406.47/177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.63

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