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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.66, 245.07 and 107.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.66, 245.07 and 107.69 is: 148.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.66 : 245.07 = 107.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.66/245.07 = 107.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.66x = 245.07 × 107.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.66x = 26,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,390.36/177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.54

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