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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.09, 244.44 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.09, 244.44 and 127.86 is: 176.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.09 : 244.44 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.09/244.44 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.09x = 244.44 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.09x = 31,254.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,254.10/177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.49

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