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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.67, 245.24 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.67, 245.24 and 112.17 is: 154.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.67 : 245.24 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.67/245.24 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.67x = 245.24 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.67x = 27,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,508.57/177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.83

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