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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.35, 244.67 and 128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.35, 244.67 and 128.14 is: 176.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.35 : 244.67 = 128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.35/244.67 = 128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.35x = 244.67 × 128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.35x = 31,353.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,353.20/177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.79

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