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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.50, 245 and 122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.50, 245 and 122.21 is: 168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.50 : 245 = 122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.50/245 = 122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.50x = 245 × 122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.50x = 29,941.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,941.45/177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.68

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