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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.89, 244.14 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.89, 244.14 and 147.34 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.89 : 244.14 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.89/244.14 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.89x = 244.14 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.89x = 35,972.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,972.44/176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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