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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.39, 244.67 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.39, 244.67 and 122.15 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.39 : 244.67 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.39/244.67 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.39x = 244.67 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.39x = 29,885.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,885.41/177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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