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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.54, 244.99 and 98.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.54, 244.99 and 98.85 is: 136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.54 : 244.99 = 98.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.54/244.99 = 98.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.54x = 244.99 × 98.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.54x = 24,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,216.34/177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.40

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