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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.01, 244.10 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.01, 244.10 and 124.53 is: 171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.01 : 244.10 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.01/244.10 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.01x = 244.10 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.01x = 30,397.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,397.15/177.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.73

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