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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 244.26 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 244.26 and 133.47 is: 184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 244.26 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/244.26 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 244.26 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 32,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601.38/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.19

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