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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.19, 244.63 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.19, 244.63 and 121.24 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.19 : 244.63 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.19/244.63 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.19x = 244.63 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.19x = 29,658.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,658.03/177.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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