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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.60, 244.80 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.60, 244.80 and 146.40 is: 201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.60 : 244.80 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.60/244.80 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.60x = 244.80 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.60x = 35,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,838.72/177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.79

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