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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.90, 245.31 and 146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.90, 245.31 and 146.78 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.90 : 245.31 = 146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.90/245.31 = 146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.90x = 245.31 × 146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.90x = 36,005.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,005.38/177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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