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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.91, 245.62 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.91, 245.62 and 118.98 is: 164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.91 : 245.62 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.91/245.62 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.91x = 245.62 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.91x = 29,224.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,224.02/177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.27

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