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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 242.89 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 242.89 and 145 is: 199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 242.89 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/242.89 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 242.89 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 35,219.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,219.05/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.75

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