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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.96, 245.53 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.96, 245.53 and 104.28 is: 143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.96 : 245.53 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.96/245.53 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.96x = 245.53 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.96x = 25,603.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,603.87/177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.87

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