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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 244.38 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 244.38 and 124.83 is: 172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 244.38 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/244.38 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 244.38 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 30,505.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,505.96/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.17

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