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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 243.24 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 243.24 and 145.28 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 243.24 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/243.24 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 243.24 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 35,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,336.69/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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