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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.12, 244.31 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.12, 244.31 and 124.56 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.12 : 244.31 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.12/244.31 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.12x = 244.31 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.12x = 30,430.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,430.63/177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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