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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.74, 245.39 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.74, 245.39 and 112.34 is: 155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.74 : 245.39 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.74/245.39 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.74x = 245.39 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.74x = 27,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,565.32/177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.09

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