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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.59, 245.10 and 107.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.59, 245.10 and 107.69 is: 148.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.59 : 245.10 = 107.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.59/245.10 = 107.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.59x = 245.10 × 107.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.59x = 26,393.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,393.59/177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.63

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