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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.28, 244.74 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.28, 244.74 and 133.72 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.28 : 244.74 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.28/244.74 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.28x = 244.74 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.28x = 32,726.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,726.63/177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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