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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.39, 266.01 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.39, 266.01 and 148.68 is: 222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.39 : 266.01 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.39/266.01 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.39x = 266.01 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.39x = 39,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,550.37/177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.96

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