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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.79, 244.04 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.79, 244.04 and 147.02 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.79 : 244.04 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.79/244.04 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.79x = 244.04 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.79x = 35,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,878.64/176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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