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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.90, 244.71 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.90, 244.71 and 148.38 is: 204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.90 : 244.71 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.90/244.71 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.90x = 244.71 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.90x = 36,310.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,310.07/177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.10

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