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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.58, 245.09 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.58, 245.09 and 136.27 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.58 : 245.09 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.58/245.09 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.58x = 245.09 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.58x = 33,398.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,398.41/177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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