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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.98, 245.30 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.98, 245.30 and 119.66 is: 164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.98 : 245.30 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.98/245.30 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.98x = 245.30 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.98x = 29,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,352.60/177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.92

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