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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.65, 245.16 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.65, 245.16 and 103.97 is: 143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.65 : 245.16 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.65/245.16 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.65x = 245.16 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.65x = 25,488.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,488.52/177.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.48

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