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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.61, 244.77 and 128.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.61, 244.77 and 128.41 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.61 : 244.77 = 128.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.61/244.77 = 128.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.61x = 244.77 × 128.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.61x = 31,429.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,429.69/177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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