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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 262.79 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 262.79 and 148.69 is: 221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 262.79 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/262.79 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 262.79 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 39,074.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,074.25/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.99

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