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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.54, 246.16 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.54, 246.16 and 148.97 is: 205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.54 : 246.16 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.54/246.16 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.54x = 246.16 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.54x = 36,670.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,670.46/178.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.39

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