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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.97, 245.66 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.97, 245.66 and 104.31 is: 143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.97 : 245.66 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.97/245.66 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.97x = 245.66 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.97x = 25,624.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,624.79/177.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.98

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