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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.82, 245.09 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.82, 245.09 and 162.33 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.82 : 245.09 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.82/245.09 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.82x = 245.09 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.82x = 39,785.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,785.46/177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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