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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.66, 245.01 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.66, 245.01 and 115.43 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.66 : 245.01 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.66/245.01 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.66x = 245.01 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.66x = 28,280.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,280.28/177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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