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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.85, 245.51 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.85, 245.51 and 115.80 is: 159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.85 : 245.51 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.85/245.51 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.85x = 245.51 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.85x = 28,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,430.06/177.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.85

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