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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.18, 245.80 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.18, 245.80 and 145.04 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.18 : 245.80 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.18/245.80 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.18x = 245.80 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.18x = 35,651.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,651.17/178.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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