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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.88, 245.34 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.88, 245.34 and 115.78 is: 159.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.88 : 245.34 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.88/245.34 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.88x = 245.34 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.88x = 28,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,405.47/177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.69

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