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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.91, 245.51 and 104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.91, 245.51 and 104.21 is: 143.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.91 : 245.51 = 104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.91/245.51 = 104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.91x = 245.51 × 104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.91x = 25,586.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,586.13/177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.81

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