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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.90, 245.51 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.90, 245.51 and 104.24 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.90 : 245.51 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.90/245.51 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.90x = 245.51 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.90x = 25,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,591.44/177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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