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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.07, 244.26 and 130.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.07, 244.26 and 130.57 is: 180.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.07 : 244.26 = 130.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.07/244.26 = 130.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.07x = 244.26 × 130.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.07x = 31,893.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,893.03/177.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.12

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