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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 244.29 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 244.29 and 130.59 is: 180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 244.29 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/244.29 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 244.29 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 31,901.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,901.83/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.13

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