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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 243.17 and 148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 243.17 and 148.75 is: 205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 243.17 = 148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/243.17 = 148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 243.17 × 148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 36,171.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,171.54/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.15

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