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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.28, 244.45 and 124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.28, 244.45 and 124.81 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.28 : 244.45 = 124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.28/244.45 = 124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.28x = 244.45 × 124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.28x = 30,509.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,509.80/177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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