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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 244.14 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 244.14 and 133.34 is: 183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 244.14 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/244.14 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 244.14 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 32,553.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,553.63/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.84

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