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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.01, 245.67 and 104.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.01, 245.67 and 104.35 is: 144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.01 : 245.67 = 104.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.01/245.67 = 104.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.01x = 245.67 × 104.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.01x = 25,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,635.66/178.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.01

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