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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.98, 245.57 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.98, 245.57 and 112.46 is: 155.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.98 : 245.57 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.98/245.57 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.98x = 245.57 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.98x = 27,615.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,615.01/177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.16

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