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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.10, 245.81 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.10, 245.81 and 104.43 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.10 : 245.81 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.10/245.81 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.10x = 245.81 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.10x = 25,669.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,669.94/178.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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