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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.73, 243.68 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.73, 243.68 and 145.62 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.73 : 243.68 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.73/243.68 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.73x = 243.68 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.73x = 35,483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,483.95/176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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