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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.81, 245.31 and 107.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.81, 245.31 and 107.85 is: 148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.81 : 245.31 = 107.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.81/245.31 = 107.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.81x = 245.31 × 107.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.81x = 26,456.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,456.68/177.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.79

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