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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.80, 245.52 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.80, 245.52 and 136.76 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.80 : 245.52 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.80/245.52 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.80x = 245.52 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.80x = 33,577.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,577.32/177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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