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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.72, 244.97 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.72, 244.97 and 140.31 is: 193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.72 : 244.97 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.72/244.97 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.72x = 244.97 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.72x = 34,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,371.04/177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.41

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