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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.70, 244.65 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.70, 244.65 and 133.36 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.70 : 244.65 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.70/244.65 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.70x = 244.65 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.70x = 32,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,626.52/177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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