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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.41, 242.90 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.41, 242.90 and 145.23 is: 199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.41 : 242.90 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.41/242.90 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.41x = 242.90 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.41x = 35,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,274.43/176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.96

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