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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 244.18 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 244.18 and 124.46 is: 171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 244.18 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/244.18 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 244.18 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 30,390.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,390.64/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.68

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