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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.82, 245.23 and 148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.82, 245.23 and 148.33 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.82 : 245.23 = 148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.82/245.23 = 148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.82x = 245.23 × 148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.82x = 36,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,374.97/177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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