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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.76, 245.16 and 111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.76, 245.16 and 111.34 is: 153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.76 : 245.16 = 111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.76/245.16 = 111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.76x = 245.16 × 111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.76x = 27,296.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,296.11/177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.56

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