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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 245.72 and 109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 245.72 and 109.04 is: 150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 245.72 = 109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/245.72 = 109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 245.72 × 109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 26,793.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,793.31/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.52

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