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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.70, 245.17 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.70, 245.17 and 112.23 is: 154.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.70 : 245.17 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.70/245.17 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.70x = 245.17 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.70x = 27,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,514.20/177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.84

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