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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 243.41 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 243.41 and 145.43 is: 200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 243.41 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/243.41 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 243.41 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 35,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,398.08/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.48

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