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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.10, 245.61 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.10, 245.61 and 104.42 is: 144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.10 : 245.61 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.10/245.61 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.10x = 245.61 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.10x = 25,646.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,646.60/178.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.00

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