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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.11, 244.08 and 127.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.11, 244.08 and 127.91 is: 176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.11 : 244.08 = 127.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.11/244.08 = 127.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.11x = 244.08 × 127.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.11x = 31,219.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,219.05/177.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.27

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