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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.07, 244.27 and 121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.07, 244.27 and 121.84 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.07 : 244.27 = 121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.07/244.27 = 121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.07x = 244.27 × 121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.07x = 29,760.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,760.71/177.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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