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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.33, 244.84 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.33, 244.84 and 132.98 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.33 : 244.84 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.33/244.84 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.33x = 244.84 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.33x = 32,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,558.82/177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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