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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.79, 245.41 and 122.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.79, 245.41 and 122.71 is: 169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.79 : 245.41 = 122.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.79/245.41 = 122.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.79x = 245.41 × 122.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.79x = 30,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,113.34/177.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.38

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