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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.98, 245.58 and 103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.98, 245.58 and 103.29 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.98 : 245.58 = 103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.98/245.58 = 103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.98x = 245.58 × 103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.98x = 25,365.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,365.96/177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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