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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.53, 245.22 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.53, 245.22 and 148.11 is: 204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.53 : 245.22 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.53/245.22 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.53x = 245.22 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.53x = 36,320.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,320.45/177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.59

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