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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.76, 245.28 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.76, 245.28 and 112.22 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.76 : 245.28 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.76/245.28 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.76x = 245.28 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.76x = 27,525.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,525.32/177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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