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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.11, 243.20 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.11, 243.20 and 145.13 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.11 : 243.20 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.11/243.20 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.11x = 243.20 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.11x = 35,294.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,294.76/176.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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