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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.68, 244.98 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.68, 244.98 and 139.64 is: 192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.68 : 244.98 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.68/244.98 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.68x = 244.98 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.68x = 34,207.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,207.78/177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.52

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