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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.33, 244.78 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.33, 244.78 and 126.92 is: 175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.33 : 244.78 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.33/244.78 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.33x = 244.78 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.33x = 31,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,068.44/177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.20

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