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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 245.33 and 131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 245.33 and 131.35 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 245.33 = 131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/245.33 = 131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 245.33 × 131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 32,222.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,222.83/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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