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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.30, 244.17 and 128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.30, 244.17 and 128.10 is: 176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.30 : 244.17 = 128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.30/244.17 = 128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.30x = 244.17 × 128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.30x = 31,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,278.18/177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.41

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