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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.21, 244.55 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.21, 244.55 and 133.47 is: 184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.21 : 244.55 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.21/244.55 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.21x = 244.55 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.21x = 32,640.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,640.42/177.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.19

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