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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.37, 244.23 and 140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.37, 244.23 and 140.41 is: 193.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.37 : 244.23 = 140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.37/244.23 = 140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.37x = 244.23 × 140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.37x = 34,292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,292.33/177.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.34

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