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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.84, 245.37 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.84, 245.37 and 104.13 is: 143.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.84 : 245.37 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.84/245.37 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.84x = 245.37 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.84x = 25,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,550.38/177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.67

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