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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.72, 245.28 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.72, 245.28 and 112.22 is: 154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.72 : 245.28 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.72/245.28 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.72x = 245.28 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.72x = 27,524.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,524.10/177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.87

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