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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.85, 244.96 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.85, 244.96 and 148.69 is: 204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.85 : 244.96 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.85/244.96 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.85x = 244.96 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.85x = 36,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,423.10/177.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.80

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