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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.59, 245.01 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.59, 245.01 and 122.24 is: 168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.59 : 245.01 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.59/245.01 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.59x = 245.01 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.59x = 29,948.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,948.19/177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.64

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