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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 266.08 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 266.08 and 148.32 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 266.08 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/266.08 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 266.08 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 39,464.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,464.99/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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