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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.68, 245.14 and 111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.68, 245.14 and 111.28 is: 153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.68 : 245.14 = 111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.68/245.14 = 111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.68x = 245.14 × 111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.68x = 27,279.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,279.18/177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.53

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