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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.32, 244.92 and 128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.32, 244.92 and 128.36 is: 177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.32 : 244.92 = 128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.32/244.92 = 128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.32x = 244.92 × 128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.32x = 31,437.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,437.93/177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.29

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