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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.54, 245.07 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.54, 245.07 and 122.46 is: 169.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.54 : 245.07 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.54/245.07 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.54x = 245.07 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.54x = 30,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,010.66/177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.04

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