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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.60, 244.54 and 128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.60, 244.54 and 128.38 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.60 : 244.54 = 128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.60/244.54 = 128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.60x = 244.54 × 128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.60x = 31,394.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,394.05/177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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