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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.82, 245.21 and 115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.82, 245.21 and 115.65 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.82 : 245.21 = 115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.82/245.21 = 115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.82x = 245.21 × 115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.82x = 28,357.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,357.96/177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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