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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.28, 246 and 104.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.28, 246 and 104.59 is: 144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.28 : 246 = 104.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.28/246 = 104.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.28x = 246 × 104.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.28x = 25,729.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,729.14/178.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.32

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