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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.96, 245.38 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.96, 245.38 and 115.71 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.96 : 245.38 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.96/245.38 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.96x = 245.38 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.96x = 28,392.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,392.92/177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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