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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.54, 244.91 and 128.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.54, 244.91 and 128.33 is: 177.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.54 : 244.91 = 128.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.54/244.91 = 128.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.54x = 244.91 × 128.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.54x = 31,428.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,428.66/177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.03

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