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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.84, 245.72 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.84, 245.72 and 141.32 is: 195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.84 : 245.72 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.84/245.72 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.84x = 245.72 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.84x = 34,726.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,726.12/177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.27

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