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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.69, 245.31 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.69, 245.31 and 134.22 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.69 : 245.31 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.69/245.31 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.69x = 245.31 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.69x = 32,925.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,925.51/177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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