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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.01, 242.24 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.01, 242.24 and 148.74 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.01 : 242.24 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.01/242.24 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.01x = 242.24 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.01x = 36,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,030.03/176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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