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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 245.15 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 245.15 and 133.66 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 245.15 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/245.15 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 245.15 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 32,766.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,766.75/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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