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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.68, 245.44 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.68, 245.44 and 122.72 is: 169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.68 : 245.44 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.68/245.44 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.68x = 245.44 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.68x = 30,120.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,120.40/177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.52

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