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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.63, 244.80 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.63, 244.80 and 136.02 is: 187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.63 : 244.80 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.63/244.80 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.63x = 244.80 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.63x = 33,297.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,297.70/177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.46

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