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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 244.38 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 244.38 and 131 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 244.38 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/244.38 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 244.38 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 32,013.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,013.78/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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