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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.50, 244.93 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.50, 244.93 and 133.76 is: 184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.50 : 244.93 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.50/244.93 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.50x = 244.93 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.50x = 32,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,761.84/177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.57

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