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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.41, 244.49 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.41, 244.49 and 128.20 is: 176.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.41 : 244.49 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.41/244.49 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.41x = 244.49 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.41x = 31,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,343.62/177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.67

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