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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.72, 245.02 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.72, 245.02 and 148.26 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.72 : 245.02 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.72/245.02 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.72x = 245.02 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.72x = 36,326.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,326.67/177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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