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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.43, 246.23 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.43, 246.23 and 104.74 is: 144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.43 : 246.23 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.43/246.23 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.43x = 246.23 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.43x = 25,788.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,788.99/178.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.53

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