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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.43, 244.74 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.43, 244.74 and 128.23 is: 176.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.43 : 244.74 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.43/244.74 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.43x = 244.74 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.43x = 31,383.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,383.01/177.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.88

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