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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 265.73 and 148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 265.73 and 148.49 is: 222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 265.73 = 148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/265.73 = 148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 265.73 × 148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 39,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,458.44/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.36

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