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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.06, 244.46 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.06, 244.46 and 121.11 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.06 : 244.46 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.06/244.46 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.06x = 244.46 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.06x = 29,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,605.95/177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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