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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.52, 244.70 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.52, 244.70 and 148.36 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.52 : 244.70 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.52/244.70 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.52x = 244.70 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.52x = 36,303.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,303.69/177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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