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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.49, 243 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.49, 243 and 148.80 is: 204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.49 : 243 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.49/243 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.49x = 243 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.49x = 36,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,158.40/176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.88

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