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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 244.20 and 127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 244.20 and 127.95 is: 176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 244.20 = 127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/244.20 = 127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 244.20 × 127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 31,245.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,245.39/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.53

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