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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.61, 243.90 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.61, 243.90 and 145.63 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.61 : 243.90 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.61/243.90 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.61x = 243.90 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.61x = 35,517.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,517.21/176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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