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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.81, 245.42 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.81, 245.42 and 104.12 is: 143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.81 : 245.42 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.81/245.42 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.81x = 245.42 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.81x = 25,551.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,551.38/177.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.70

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