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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.68, 245.07 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.68, 245.07 and 112.11 is: 154.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.68 : 245.07 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.68/245.07 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.68x = 245.07 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.68x = 27,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,474.80/177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.64

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