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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.24, 244.43 and 121.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.24, 244.43 and 121.89 is: 168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.24 : 244.43 = 121.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.24/244.43 = 121.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.24x = 244.43 × 121.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.24x = 29,792.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,792.96/177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.09

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