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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 245.40 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 245.40 and 115.62 is: 159.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 245.40 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/245.40 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 245.40 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 28,373.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,373.15/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.53

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