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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.90, 245.47 and 104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.90, 245.47 and 104.23 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.90 : 245.47 = 104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.90/245.47 = 104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.90x = 245.47 × 104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.90x = 25,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,585.34/177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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