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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.77, 245.39 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.77, 245.39 and 159.32 is: 219.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.77 : 245.39 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.77/245.39 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.77x = 245.39 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.77x = 39,094.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,094.71/177.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.91

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