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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 243 and 148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 243 and 148.37 is: 204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 243 = 148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/243 = 148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 243 × 148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 36,052.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,052.70/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.80

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