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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.59, 245.08 and 103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.59, 245.08 and 103.92 is: 143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.59 : 245.08 = 103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.59/245.08 = 103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.59x = 245.08 × 103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.59x = 25,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,467.49/177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.41

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