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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.34, 246.04 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.34, 246.04 and 104.60 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.34 : 246.04 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.34/246.04 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.34x = 246.04 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.34x = 25,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,734.91/178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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