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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.21, 244.60 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.21, 244.60 and 128.12 is: 176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.21 : 244.60 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.21/244.60 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.21x = 244.60 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.21x = 31,336.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,336.61/177.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.83

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