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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.62, 245.04 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.62, 245.04 and 107.68 is: 148.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.62 : 245.04 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.62/245.04 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.62x = 245.04 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.62x = 26,385.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,385.91/177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.55

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