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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.50, 244.87 and 128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.50, 244.87 and 128.27 is: 176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.50 : 244.87 = 128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.50/244.87 = 128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.50x = 244.87 × 128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.50x = 31,408.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,408.25/177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.95

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