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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.60, 244.80 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.60, 244.80 and 148.80 is: 205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.60 : 244.80 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.60/244.80 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.60x = 244.80 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.60x = 36,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,426.24/177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.10

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