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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.71, 245.16 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.71, 245.16 and 115.60 is: 159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.71 : 245.16 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.71/245.16 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.71x = 245.16 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.71x = 28,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,339.88/177.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.47

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