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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.66, 244.98 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.66, 244.98 and 133.44 is: 184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.66 : 244.98 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.66/244.98 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.66x = 244.98 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.66x = 32,690.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,690.13/177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.00

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