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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.03, 244.14 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.03, 244.14 and 130.38 is: 179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.03 : 244.14 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.03/244.14 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.03x = 244.14 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.03x = 31,830.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,830.97/177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.81

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