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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.61, 245.08 and 103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.61, 245.08 and 103.91 is: 143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.61 : 245.08 = 103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.61/245.08 = 103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.61x = 245.08 × 103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.61x = 25,466.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,466.26/177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.38

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