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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.15, 244.17 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.15, 244.17 and 121.86 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.15 : 244.17 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.15/244.17 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.15x = 244.17 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.15x = 29,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,754.56/177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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