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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.80, 245.28 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.80, 245.28 and 122.44 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.80 : 245.28 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.80/245.28 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.80x = 245.28 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.80x = 30,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,032.08/177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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