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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.66, 244.95 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.66, 244.95 and 146.70 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.66 : 244.95 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.66/244.95 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.66x = 244.95 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.66x = 35,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,934.17/177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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