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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.85, 245.46 and 128.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.85, 245.46 and 128.89 is: 177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.85 : 245.46 = 128.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.85/245.46 = 128.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.85x = 245.46 × 128.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.85x = 31,637.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,637.34/177.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.89

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