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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.74, 245.23 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.74, 245.23 and 103.02 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.74 : 245.23 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.74/245.23 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.74x = 245.23 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.74x = 25,262.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,262.42/177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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