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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.46, 245.08 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.46, 245.08 and 122.34 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.46 : 245.08 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.46/245.08 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.46x = 245.08 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.46x = 29,983.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,983.09/177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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