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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 244.92 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 244.92 and 135.96 is: 187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 244.92 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/244.92 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 244.92 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 33,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,299.32/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.62

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