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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 244.71 and 124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 244.71 and 124.89 is: 172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 244.71 = 124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/244.71 = 124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 244.71 × 124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 30,561.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,561.83/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.17

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