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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.35, 244.74 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.35, 244.74 and 99.72 is: 137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.35 : 244.74 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.35/244.74 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.35x = 244.74 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.35x = 24,404.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,404.97/177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.61

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