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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.35, 244.57 and 137.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.35, 244.57 and 137.95 is: 190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.35 : 244.57 = 137.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.35/244.57 = 137.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.35x = 244.57 × 137.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.35x = 33,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,738.43/177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.24

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