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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.08, 244.98 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.08, 244.98 and 148.20 is: 203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.08 : 244.98 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.08/244.98 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.08x = 244.98 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.08x = 36,306.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,306.04/178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.87

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