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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.52, 246.33 and 103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.52, 246.33 and 103.81 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.52 : 246.33 = 103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.52/246.33 = 103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.52x = 246.33 × 103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.52x = 25,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,570.51/178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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