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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.38, 245.03 and 147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.38, 245.03 and 147.98 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.38 : 245.03 = 147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.38/245.03 = 147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.38x = 245.03 × 147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.38x = 36,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,257.57/177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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