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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.98, 245.51 and 128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.98, 245.51 and 128.77 is: 177.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.98 : 245.51 = 128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.98/245.51 = 128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.98x = 245.51 × 128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.98x = 31,614.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,614.03/177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.63

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