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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.53, 245.00 and 98.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.53, 245.00 and 98.86 is: 136.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.53 : 245.00 = 98.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.53/245.00 = 98.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.53x = 245.00 × 98.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.53x = 24,219.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,219.60/177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.42

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