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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.98, 245.43 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.98, 245.43 and 122.76 is: 169.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.98 : 245.43 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.98/245.43 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.98x = 245.43 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.98x = 30,128.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,128.99/177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.29

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