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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 244.81 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 244.81 and 99.77 is: 137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 244.81 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/244.81 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 244.81 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 24,425.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425.52/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.69

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