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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.61, 246.34 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.61, 246.34 and 104.84 is: 144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.61 : 246.34 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.61/246.34 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.61x = 246.34 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.61x = 25,827.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,827.49/178.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.61

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