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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.54, 245.02 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.54, 245.02 and 107.58 is: 148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.54 : 245.02 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.54/245.02 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.54x = 245.02 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.54x = 26,359.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,359.25/177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.47

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