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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.81, 245.39 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.81, 245.39 and 104.11 is: 143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.81 : 245.39 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.81/245.39 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.81x = 245.39 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.81x = 25,548.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,548.12/177.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.68

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