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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 245.29 and 115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 245.29 and 115.67 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 245.29 = 115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/245.29 = 115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 245.29 × 115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 28,372.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,372.69/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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