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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.57, 266.02 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.57, 266.02 and 148.64 is: 222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.57 : 266.02 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.57/266.02 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.57x = 266.02 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.57x = 39,541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,541.51/177.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.68

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