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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 244.37 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 244.37 and 124.64 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 244.37 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/244.37 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 244.37 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 30,457.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,457.65/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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