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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.62, 246.57 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.62, 246.57 and 104.91 is: 144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.62 : 246.57 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.62/246.57 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.62x = 246.57 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.62x = 25,867.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,867.66/178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.82

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