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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.20, 245.63 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.20, 245.63 and 145.40 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.20 : 245.63 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.20/245.63 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.20x = 245.63 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.20x = 35,713.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,713.74/178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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