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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.57, 245.02 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.57, 245.02 and 103.86 is: 143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.57 : 245.02 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.57/245.02 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.57x = 245.02 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.57x = 25,447.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,447.78/177.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.31

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