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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 244.22 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 244.22 and 130.51 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 244.22 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/244.22 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 244.22 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 31,872.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,872.38/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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