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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.72, 244.98 and 119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.72, 244.98 and 119.40 is: 164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.72 : 244.98 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.72/244.98 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.72x = 244.98 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.72x = 29,250.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,250.61/177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.59

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