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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.78, 243.76 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.78, 243.76 and 149.10 is: 205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.78 : 243.76 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.78/243.76 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.78x = 243.76 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.78x = 36,344.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,344.62/176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.59

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