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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.78, 264.90 and 149.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.78, 264.90 and 149.78 is: 224.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.78 : 264.90 = 149.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.78/264.90 = 149.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.78x = 264.90 × 149.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.78x = 39,676.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,676.72/176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.44

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