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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.75, 245.10 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.75, 245.10 and 119.43 is: 164.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.75 : 245.10 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.75/245.10 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.75x = 245.10 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.75x = 29,272.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,272.29/177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.68

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