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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.59, 246.48 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.59, 246.48 and 104.94 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.59 : 246.48 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.59/246.48 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.59x = 246.48 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.59x = 25,865.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,865.09/178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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