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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.50, 244.96 and 119.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.50, 244.96 and 119.38 is: 164.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.50 : 244.96 = 119.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.50/244.96 = 119.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.50x = 244.96 × 119.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.50x = 29,243.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,243.32/177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.75

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