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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.91, 245.40 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.91, 245.40 and 112.36 is: 154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.91 : 245.40 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.91/245.40 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.91x = 245.40 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.91x = 27,573.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,573.14/177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.98

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