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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.68, 245.04 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.68, 245.04 and 119.54 is: 164.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.68 : 245.04 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.68/245.04 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.68x = 245.04 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.68x = 29,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,292.08/177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.86

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