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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.25, 245.09 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.25, 245.09 and 149.95 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.25 : 245.09 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.25/245.09 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.25x = 245.09 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.25x = 36,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,750.50/177.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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