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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.96, 245.20 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.96, 245.20 and 141.24 is: 194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.96 : 245.20 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.96/245.20 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.96x = 245.20 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.96x = 34,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,632.05/177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.61

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