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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.69, 244.67 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.69, 244.67 and 133.50 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.69 : 244.67 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.69/244.67 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.69x = 244.67 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.69x = 32,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,663.07/177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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