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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.52, 245.19 and 161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.52, 245.19 and 161.14 is: 222.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.52 : 245.19 = 161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.52/245.19 = 161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.52x = 245.19 × 161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.52x = 39,509.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,509.92/177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.57

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