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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.74, 245.22 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.74, 245.22 and 112.22 is: 154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.74 : 245.22 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.74/245.22 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.74x = 245.22 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.74x = 27,518.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,518.59/177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.82

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