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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.95, 245.52 and 104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.95, 245.52 and 104.27 is: 143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.95 : 245.52 = 104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.95/245.52 = 104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.95x = 245.52 × 104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.95x = 25,600.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,600.37/177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.86

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