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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.29, 245.94 and 104.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.29, 245.94 and 104.59 is: 144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.29 : 245.94 = 104.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.29/245.94 = 104.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.29x = 245.94 × 104.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.29x = 25,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,723.22/178.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.28

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