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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.78, 245.19 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.78, 245.19 and 112.26 is: 154.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.78 : 245.19 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.78/245.19 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.78x = 245.19 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.78x = 27,525.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,525.03/177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.83

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