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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.19, 245.86 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.19, 245.86 and 104.50 is: 144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.19 : 245.86 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.19/245.86 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.19x = 245.86 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.19x = 25,692.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,692.37/178.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.19

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