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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.53, 244.92 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.53, 244.92 and 112.12 is: 154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.53 : 244.92 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.53/244.92 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.53x = 244.92 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.53x = 27,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,460.24/177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.68

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