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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.12, 244.24 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.12, 244.24 and 118.12 is: 162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.12 : 244.24 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.12/244.24 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.12x = 244.24 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.12x = 28,849.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,849.63/177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.88

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