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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.99, 245.48 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.99, 245.48 and 112.52 is: 155.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.99 : 245.48 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.99/245.48 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.99x = 245.48 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.99x = 27,619.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,619.62/177.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.18

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