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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.29, 244.55 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.29, 244.55 and 130.78 is: 180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.29 : 244.55 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.29/244.55 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.29x = 244.55 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.29x = 31,982.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,982.88/177.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.40

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