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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 243.67 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 243.67 and 145.52 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 243.67 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/243.67 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 243.67 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 35,458.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,458.86/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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