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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.69, 258.78 and 177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.69, 258.78 and 177.90 is: 245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.69 : 258.78 = 177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.69/258.78 = 177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.69x = 258.78 × 177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.69x = 46,038.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,038.60/187.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.29

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