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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.96, 244.40 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.96, 244.40 and 146.24 is: 201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.96 : 244.40 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.96/244.40 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.96x = 244.40 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.96x = 35,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,741.06/176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.97

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