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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.57, 244.89 and 136.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.57, 244.89 and 136.05 is: 187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.57 : 244.89 = 136.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.57/244.89 = 136.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.57x = 244.89 × 136.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.57x = 33,317.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,317.28/177.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.63

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