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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.38, 244.74 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.38, 244.74 and 122.02 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.38 : 244.74 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.38/244.74 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.38x = 244.74 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.38x = 29,863.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,863.17/177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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