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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.15, 244.08 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.15, 244.08 and 130.51 is: 179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.15 : 244.08 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.15/244.08 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.15x = 244.08 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.15x = 31,855.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,855.19/177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.82

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