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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.61, 245.11 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.61, 245.11 and 98.94 is: 136.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.61 : 245.11 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.61/245.11 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.61x = 245.11 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.61x = 24,250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,250.66/177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.54

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