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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.76, 244.73 and 138.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.76, 244.73 and 138.37 is: 190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.76 : 244.73 = 138.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.76/244.73 = 138.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.76x = 244.73 × 138.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.76x = 33,862.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,862.41/177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.49

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