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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.46, 244.76 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.46, 244.76 and 122.12 is: 168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.46 : 244.76 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.46/244.76 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.46x = 244.76 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.46x = 29,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,890.09/177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.43

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