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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.95, 245.47 and 119.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.95, 245.47 and 119.63 is: 165.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.95 : 245.47 = 119.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.95/245.47 = 119.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.95x = 245.47 × 119.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.95x = 29,365.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,365.58/177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.02

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