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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 244.88 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 244.88 and 99.82 is: 137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 244.88 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/244.88 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 244.88 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 24,443.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,443.92/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.75

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