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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.07, 245.78 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.07, 245.78 and 104.40 is: 144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.07 : 245.78 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.07/245.78 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.07x = 245.78 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.07x = 25,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,659.43/178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.10

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