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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.64, 245.10 and 133.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.64, 245.10 and 133.90 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.64 : 245.10 = 133.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.64/245.10 = 133.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.64x = 245.10 × 133.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.64x = 32,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,818.89/177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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