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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.16, 244.56 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.16, 244.56 and 121.96 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.16 : 244.56 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.16/244.56 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.16x = 244.56 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.16x = 29,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,826.54/177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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