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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.58, 244.74 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.58, 244.74 and 122.32 is: 168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.58 : 244.74 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.58/244.74 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.58x = 244.74 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.58x = 29,936.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,936.60/177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.58

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