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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.88, 245.23 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.88, 245.23 and 118.87 is: 163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.88 : 245.23 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.88/245.23 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.88x = 245.23 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.88x = 29,148.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,148.67/177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.87

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