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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.28, 244.65 and 122.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.28, 244.65 and 122.00 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.28 : 244.65 = 122.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.28/244.65 = 122.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.28x = 244.65 × 122.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.28x = 29,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,846.08/177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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