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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.75, 245.33 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.75, 245.33 and 104.09 is: 143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.75 : 245.33 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.75/245.33 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.75x = 245.33 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.75x = 25,534.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,534.65/177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.65

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