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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.41, 244.81 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.41, 244.81 and 98.72 is: 136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.41 : 244.81 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.41/244.81 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.41x = 244.81 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.41x = 24,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,167.64/177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.22

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