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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.33, 244.46 and 121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.33, 244.46 and 121.98 is: 168.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.33 : 244.46 = 121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.33/244.46 = 121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.33x = 244.46 × 121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.33x = 29,819.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,819.23/177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.16

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