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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 244.92 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 244.92 and 99.84 is: 137.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 244.92 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/244.92 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 244.92 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 24,452.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,452.81/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.78

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