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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.66, 245.13 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.66, 245.13 and 115.47 is: 159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.66 : 245.13 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.66/245.13 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.66x = 245.13 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.66x = 28,305.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,305.16/177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.32

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