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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.60, 245.25 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.60, 245.25 and 119.55 is: 165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.60 : 245.25 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.60/245.25 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.60x = 245.25 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.60x = 29,319.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,319.64/177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.09

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