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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.84, 245.42 and 104.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.84, 245.42 and 104.17 is: 143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.84 : 245.42 = 104.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.84/245.42 = 104.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.84x = 245.42 × 104.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.84x = 25,565.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,565.40/177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.76

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