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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 244.68 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 244.68 and 128.12 is: 176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 244.68 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/244.68 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 244.68 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 31,348.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,348.40/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.85

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