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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 244.68 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 244.68 and 122 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 244.68 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/244.68 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 244.68 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 29,850.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,850.96/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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