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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.59, 245.00 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.59, 245.00 and 122.27 is: 168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.59 : 245.00 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.59/245.00 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.59x = 245.00 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.59x = 29,955.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,955.23/177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.67

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