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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.98, 245.76 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.98, 245.76 and 122.90 is: 169.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.98 : 245.76 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.98/245.76 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.98x = 245.76 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.98x = 30,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,203.90/177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.70

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