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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.66, 245.78 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.66, 245.78 and 145.84 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.66 : 245.78 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.66/245.78 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.66x = 245.78 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.66x = 35,844.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,844.56/178.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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