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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.22, 244.47 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.22, 244.47 and 133.48 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.22 : 244.47 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.22/244.47 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.22x = 244.47 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.22x = 32,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,631.86/177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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