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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.93, 245.48 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.93, 245.48 and 112.37 is: 155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.93 : 245.48 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.93/245.48 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.93x = 245.48 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.93x = 27,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,582.80/177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.02

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