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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.69, 244.98 and 138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.69, 244.98 and 138.27 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.69 : 244.98 = 138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.69/244.98 = 138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.69x = 244.98 × 138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.69x = 33,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,873.38/177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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