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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 244.46 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 244.46 and 148.20 is: 204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 244.46 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/244.46 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 244.46 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 36,228.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,228.97/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.68

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