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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.13, 244.27 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.13, 244.27 and 124.66 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.13 : 244.27 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.13/244.27 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.13x = 244.27 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.13x = 30,449.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,449.78/177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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