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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.99, 245.80 and 141.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.99, 245.80 and 141.33 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.99 : 245.80 = 141.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.99/245.80 = 141.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.99x = 245.80 × 141.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.99x = 34,738.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,738.91/177.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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