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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.30, 244.53 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.30, 244.53 and 124.74 is: 172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.30 : 244.53 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.30/244.53 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.30x = 244.53 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.30x = 30,502.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,502.67/177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.04

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