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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.57, 244.80 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.57, 244.80 and 138.11 is: 190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.57 : 244.80 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.57/244.80 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.57x = 244.80 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.57x = 33,808.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,808.10/177.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.39

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