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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.82, 245.20 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.82, 245.20 and 118.74 is: 163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.82 : 245.20 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.82/245.20 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.82x = 245.20 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.82x = 29,115.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,115.05/177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.73

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