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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.53, 245.03 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.53, 245.03 and 110.27 is: 152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.53 : 245.03 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.53/245.03 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.53x = 245.03 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.53x = 27,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,019.52/177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.19

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