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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.14, 245.76 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.14, 245.76 and 104.44 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.14 : 245.76 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.14/245.76 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.14x = 245.76 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.14x = 25,667.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,667.17/178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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