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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.49, 244.71 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.49, 244.71 and 122.23 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.49 : 244.71 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.49/244.71 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.49x = 244.71 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.49x = 29,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,910.90/177.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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