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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.44, 245.12 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.44, 245.12 and 148.48 is: 205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.44 : 245.12 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.44/245.12 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.44x = 245.12 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.44x = 36,395.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,395.42/177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.11

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