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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.64, 244.43 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.64, 244.43 and 136.18 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.64 : 244.43 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.64/244.43 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.64x = 244.43 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.64x = 33,286.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,286.21/177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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