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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.35, 244.76 and 98.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.35, 244.76 and 98.67 is: 136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.35 : 244.76 = 98.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.35/244.76 = 98.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.35x = 244.76 × 98.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.35x = 24,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,151.26/177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.18

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