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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 243.64 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 243.64 and 148.86 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 243.64 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/243.64 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 243.64 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 36,268.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,268.25/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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