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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.72, 245.34 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.72, 245.34 and 134.13 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.72 : 245.34 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.72/245.34 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.72x = 245.34 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.72x = 32,907.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,907.45/177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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