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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.12, 244.53 and 127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.12, 244.53 and 127.89 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.12 : 244.53 = 127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.12/244.53 = 127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.12x = 244.53 × 127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.12x = 31,272.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,272.94/177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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