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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.65, 245.15 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.65, 245.15 and 98.97 is: 136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.65 : 245.15 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.65/245.15 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.65x = 245.15 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.65x = 24,262.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,262.00/177.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.57

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