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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.80, 245.30 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.80, 245.30 and 131.28 is: 181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.80 : 245.30 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.80/245.30 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.80x = 245.30 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.80x = 32,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,202.94/177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.12

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