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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.75, 245.20 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.75, 245.20 and 133.40 is: 184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.75 : 245.20 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.75/245.20 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.75x = 245.20 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.75x = 32,709.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,709.68/177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.02

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