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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.54, 245.16 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.54, 245.16 and 115.35 is: 159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.54 : 245.16 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.54/245.16 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.54x = 245.16 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.54x = 28,279.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,279.46/177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.28

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