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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.54, 244.91 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.54, 244.91 and 122.31 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.54 : 244.91 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.54/244.91 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.54x = 244.91 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.54x = 29,955.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,955.25/177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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