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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 244.74 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 244.74 and 99.73 is: 137.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 244.74 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/244.74 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 244.74 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 24,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,407.92/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.62

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