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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.95, 245.51 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.95, 245.51 and 112.44 is: 155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.95 : 245.51 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.95/245.51 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.95x = 245.51 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.95x = 27,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,604.58/177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.13

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