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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.11, 245.79 and 104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.11, 245.79 and 104.45 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.11 : 245.79 = 104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.11/245.79 = 104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.11x = 245.79 × 104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.11x = 25,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,671.54/178.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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