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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.67, 245.51 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.67, 245.51 and 141.13 is: 195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.67 : 245.51 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.67/245.51 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.67x = 245.51 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.67x = 34,648.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,648.83/177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.02

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