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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 244.17 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 244.17 and 133.32 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 244.17 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/244.17 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 244.17 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 32,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,552.74/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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