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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.59, 245.16 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.59, 245.16 and 112.19 is: 154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.59 : 245.16 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.59/245.16 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.59x = 245.16 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.59x = 27,503.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,503.27/177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.87

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