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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.01, 243.61 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.01, 243.61 and 149.74 is: 206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.01 : 243.61 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.01/243.61 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.01x = 243.61 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.01x = 36,478.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,478.16/177.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.08

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