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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.91, 245.37 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.91, 245.37 and 119.68 is: 165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.91 : 245.37 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.91/245.37 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.91x = 245.37 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.91x = 29,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,365.88/177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.06

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