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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.24, 246 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.24, 246 and 104.54 is: 144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.24 : 246 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.24/246 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.24x = 246 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.24x = 25,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,716.84/178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.28

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