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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.54, 245.03 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.54, 245.03 and 122.23 is: 168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.54 : 245.03 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.54/245.03 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.54x = 245.03 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.54x = 29,948.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,948.33/177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.68

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