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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.79, 245.13 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.79, 245.13 and 131.15 is: 180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.79 : 245.13 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.79/245.13 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.79x = 245.13 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.79x = 32,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,148.80/177.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.83

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