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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.27, 244.26 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.27, 244.26 and 132.93 is: 183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.27 : 244.26 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.27/244.26 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.27x = 244.26 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.27x = 32,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,469.48/177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.16

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