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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.75, 245.42 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.75, 245.42 and 122.60 is: 169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.75 : 245.42 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.75/245.42 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.75x = 245.42 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.75x = 30,089.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,089.41/177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.28

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