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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.37, 244.62 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.37, 244.62 and 130.17 is: 179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.37 : 244.62 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.37/244.62 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.37x = 244.62 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.37x = 31,842.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,842.19/177.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.52

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