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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.64, 245.34 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.64, 245.34 and 128.68 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.64 : 245.34 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.64/245.34 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.64x = 245.34 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.64x = 31,570.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,570.35/177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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