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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.87, 245.29 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.87, 245.29 and 122.52 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.87 : 245.29 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.87/245.29 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.87x = 245.29 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.87x = 30,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,052.93/177.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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