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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.35, 245.61 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.35, 245.61 and 145.68 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.35 : 245.61 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.35/245.61 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.35x = 245.61 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.35x = 35,780.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,780.46/178.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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