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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.05, 245.74 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.05, 245.74 and 148.50 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.05 : 245.74 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.05/245.74 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.05x = 245.74 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.05x = 36,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,492.39/178.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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