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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.29, 245.25 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.29, 245.25 and 146.70 is: 201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.29 : 245.25 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.29/245.25 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.29x = 245.25 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.29x = 35,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,978.18/178.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.80

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