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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.02, 245.71 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.02, 245.71 and 145.04 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.02 : 245.71 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.02/245.71 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.02x = 245.71 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.02x = 35,637.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,637.71/178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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