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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.64, 245.09 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.64, 245.09 and 112.16 is: 154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.64 : 245.09 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.64/245.09 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.64x = 245.09 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.64x = 27,488.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,488.73/177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.75

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