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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.63, 245.06 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.63, 245.06 and 131.11 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.63 : 245.06 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.63/245.06 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.63x = 245.06 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.63x = 32,129.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,129.16/177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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