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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.84, 245.54 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.84, 245.54 and 111.48 is: 153.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.84 : 245.54 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.84/245.54 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.84x = 245.54 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.84x = 27,372.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372.19/177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.91

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