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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.06, 244.25 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.06, 244.25 and 121.70 is: 167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.06 : 244.25 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.06/244.25 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.06x = 244.25 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.06x = 29,725.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,725.23/177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.88

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