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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.99, 245.61 and 122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.99, 245.61 and 122.78 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.99 : 245.61 = 122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.99/245.61 = 122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.99x = 245.61 × 122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.99x = 30,154.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,154.77/177.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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