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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.31, 244.20 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.31, 244.20 and 148.15 is: 204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.31 : 244.20 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.31/244.20 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.31x = 244.20 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.31x = 36,178.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,178.23/177.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.04

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