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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 244.89 and 98.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 244.89 and 98.77 is: 136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 244.89 = 98.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/244.89 = 98.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 244.89 × 98.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 24,187.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,187.79/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.31

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