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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.79, 245.46 and 119.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.79, 245.46 and 119.74 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.79 : 245.46 = 119.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.79/245.46 = 119.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.79x = 245.46 × 119.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.79x = 29,391.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,391.38/177.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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