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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.27, 245.97 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.27, 245.97 and 145.47 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.27 : 245.97 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.27/245.97 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.27x = 245.97 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.27x = 35,781.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,781.26/178.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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