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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.52, 244.98 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.52, 244.98 and 130.86 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.52 : 244.98 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.52/244.98 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.52x = 244.98 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.52x = 32,058.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,058.08/177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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