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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.85, 245.67 and 145.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.85, 245.67 and 145.51 is: 201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.85 : 245.67 = 145.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.85/245.67 = 145.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.85x = 245.67 × 145.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.85x = 35,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,747.44/177.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.00

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