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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.67, 245.22 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.67, 245.22 and 111.31 is: 153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.67 : 245.22 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.67/245.22 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.67x = 245.22 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.67x = 27,295.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,295.44/177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.63

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