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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.41, 246.24 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.41, 246.24 and 104.79 is: 144.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.41 : 246.24 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.41/246.24 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.41x = 246.24 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.41x = 25,803.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,803.49/178.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.63

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