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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.42, 244.68 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.42, 244.68 and 122.16 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.42 : 244.68 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.42/244.68 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.42x = 244.68 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.42x = 29,890.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,890.11/177.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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