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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.98, 264.01 and 148.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.98, 264.01 and 148.27 is: 221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.98 : 264.01 = 148.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.98/264.01 = 148.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.98x = 264.01 × 148.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.98x = 39,143.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,143.44/176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.18

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