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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.23, 245.89 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.23, 245.89 and 104.54 is: 144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.23 : 245.89 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.23/245.89 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.23x = 245.89 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.23x = 25,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,705.04/178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.23

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