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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.63, 246.49 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.63, 246.49 and 104.94 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.63 : 246.49 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.63/246.49 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.63x = 246.49 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.63x = 25,866.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,866.66/178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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