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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.80, 245.34 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.80, 245.34 and 111.42 is: 153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.80 : 245.34 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.80/245.34 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.80x = 245.34 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.80x = 27,335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,335.78/177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.75

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