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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.90, 245.43 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.90, 245.43 and 104.19 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.90 : 245.43 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.90/245.43 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.90x = 245.43 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.90x = 25,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,570.43/177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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