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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.92, 245.53 and 99.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.92, 245.53 and 99.24 is: 136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.92 : 245.53 = 99.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.92/245.53 = 99.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.92x = 245.53 × 99.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.92x = 24,365.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,365.17/177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.94

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