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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.62, 245.04 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.62, 245.04 and 112.16 is: 154.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.62 : 245.04 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.62/245.04 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.62x = 245.04 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.62x = 27,482.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,482.46/177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.73

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