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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.44, 244.86 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.44, 244.86 and 140.48 is: 193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.44 : 244.86 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.44/244.86 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.44x = 244.86 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.44x = 34,397.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,397.93/177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.86

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