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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 243.72 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 243.72 and 148.64 is: 204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 243.72 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/243.72 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 243.72 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 36,225.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,225.32/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.99

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