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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 244.82 and 99.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 244.82 and 99.78 is: 137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 244.82 = 99.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/244.82 = 99.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 244.82 × 99.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 24,428.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,428.14/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.70

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