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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 244.22 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 244.22 and 133.26 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 244.22 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/244.22 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 244.22 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 32,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,544.76/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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