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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.81, 245.43 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.81, 245.43 and 112.29 is: 154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.81 : 245.43 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.81/245.43 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.81x = 245.43 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.81x = 27,559.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,559.33/177.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.99

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