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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.78, 245.49 and 115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.78, 245.49 and 115.72 is: 159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.78 : 245.49 = 115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.78/245.49 = 115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.78x = 245.49 × 115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.78x = 28,408.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,408.10/177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.79

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