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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.65, 246.42 and 145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.65, 246.42 and 145.85 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.65 : 246.42 = 145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.65/246.42 = 145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.65x = 246.42 × 145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.65x = 35,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,939.12/178.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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