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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.06, 244.26 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.06, 244.26 and 124.20 is: 171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.06 : 244.26 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.06/244.26 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.06x = 244.26 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.06x = 30,337.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,337.09/177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.34

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