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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.75, 245.14 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.75, 245.14 and 115.52 is: 159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.75 : 245.14 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.75/245.14 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.75x = 245.14 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.75x = 28,318.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,318.90/177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.32

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