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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 244.95 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 244.95 and 98.82 is: 136.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 244.95 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/244.95 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 244.95 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 24,205.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,205.96/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.36

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