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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 244.56 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 244.56 and 149.44 is: 206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 244.56 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/244.56 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 244.56 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 36,547.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,547.05/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.57

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