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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.66, 245.22 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.66, 245.22 and 104.01 is: 143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.66 : 245.22 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.66/245.22 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.66x = 245.22 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.66x = 25,505.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,505.33/177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.56

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