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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.44, 244.91 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.44, 244.91 and 122.27 is: 168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.44 : 244.91 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.44/244.91 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.44x = 244.91 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.44x = 29,943.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,943.31/177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.75

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