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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.67, 245.28 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.67, 245.28 and 115.53 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.67 : 245.28 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.67/245.28 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.67x = 245.28 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.67x = 28,337.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,337.68/177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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