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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.97, 245.44 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.97, 245.44 and 115.74 is: 159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.97 : 245.44 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.97/245.44 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.97x = 245.44 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.97x = 28,407.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,407.23/177.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.62

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