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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.53, 245.03 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.53, 245.03 and 112.05 is: 154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.53 : 245.03 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.53/245.03 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.53x = 245.03 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.53x = 27,455.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,455.05/177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.65

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