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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.27, 244.38 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.27, 244.38 and 130.65 is: 180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.27 : 244.38 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.27/244.38 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.27x = 244.38 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.27x = 31,928.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,928.25/177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.11

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