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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.77, 244.98 and 128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.77, 244.98 and 128.56 is: 177.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.77 : 244.98 = 128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.77/244.98 = 128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.77x = 244.98 × 128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.77x = 31,494.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,494.63/177.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.17

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