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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.58, 245.19 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.58, 245.19 and 140.73 is: 194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.58 : 245.19 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.58/245.19 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.58x = 245.19 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.58x = 34,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,505.59/177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.31

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