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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.88, 245.47 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.88, 245.47 and 104.20 is: 143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.88 : 245.47 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.88/245.47 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.88x = 245.47 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.88x = 25,577.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,577.97/177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.79

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