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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.72, 245.16 and 122.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.72, 245.16 and 122.37 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.72 : 245.16 = 122.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.72/245.16 = 122.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.72x = 245.16 × 122.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.72x = 30,000.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,000.23/177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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