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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.60, 245.09 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.60, 245.09 and 148.44 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.60 : 245.09 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.60/245.09 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.60x = 245.09 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.60x = 36,381.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,381.16/177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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