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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.95, 245.28 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.95, 245.28 and 134.21 is: 184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.95 : 245.28 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.95/245.28 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.95x = 245.28 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.95x = 32,919.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,919.64/177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.99

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