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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.98, 245.50 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.98, 245.50 and 112.37 is: 155.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.98 : 245.50 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.98/245.50 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.98x = 245.50 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.98x = 27,585.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,585.33/177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.00

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