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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 244.33 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 244.33 and 127.32 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 244.33 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/244.33 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 244.33 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 31,108.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,108.10/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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