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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.01, 245.64 and 104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.01, 245.64 and 104.33 is: 143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.01 : 245.64 = 104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.01/245.64 = 104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.01x = 245.64 × 104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.01x = 25,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,626.39/178.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.96

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