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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.25, 244.54 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.25, 244.54 and 130.73 is: 180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.25 : 244.54 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.25/244.54 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.25x = 244.54 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.25x = 31,969.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,969.70/177.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.36

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