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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 243.54 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 243.54 and 133.16 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 243.54 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/243.54 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 243.54 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 32,429.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,429.79/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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