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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.69, 245.06 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.69, 245.06 and 136.17 is: 187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.69 : 245.06 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.69/245.06 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.69x = 245.06 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.69x = 33,369.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,369.14/177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.79

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