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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 264.02 and 177.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 264.02 and 177.78 is: 245.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 264.02 = 177.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/264.02 = 177.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 264.02 × 177.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 46,937.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,937.48/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.04

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