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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.84, 245.35 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.84, 245.35 and 140.92 is: 194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.84 : 245.35 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.84/245.35 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.84x = 245.35 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.84x = 34,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,573.76/177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.41

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