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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.20, 244.45 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.20, 244.45 and 118.22 is: 163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.20 : 244.45 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.20/244.45 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.20x = 244.45 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.20x = 28,898.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,898.88/177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.09

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