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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.57, 246.54 and 145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.57, 246.54 and 145.90 is: 201.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.57 : 246.54 = 145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.57/246.54 = 145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.57x = 246.54 × 145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.57x = 35,970.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,970.19/178.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.43

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