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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.96, 245.63 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.96, 245.63 and 121.97 is: 168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.96 : 245.63 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.96/245.63 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.96x = 245.63 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.96x = 29,960.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,960.41/177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.35

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