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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.85, 245.28 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.85, 245.28 and 122.56 is: 169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.85 : 245.28 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.85/245.28 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.85x = 245.28 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.85x = 30,062.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,062.05/177.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.03

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