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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.70, 244.94 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.70, 244.94 and 133.96 is: 184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.70 : 244.94 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.70/244.94 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.70x = 244.94 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.70x = 32,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,812.16/177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.65

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