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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 242.62 and 149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 242.62 and 149.29 is: 205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 242.62 = 149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/242.62 = 149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 242.62 × 149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 36,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,220.74/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.78

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