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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 245.58 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 245.58 and 104.32 is: 143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 245.58 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/245.58 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 245.58 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 25,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,618.91/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.93

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