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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.97, 245.67 and 104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.97, 245.67 and 104.30 is: 143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.97 : 245.67 = 104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.97/245.67 = 104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.97x = 245.67 × 104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.97x = 25,622.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,622.86/177.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.98

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