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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.01, 264.24 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.01, 264.24 and 150.49 is: 225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.01 : 264.24 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.01/264.24 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.01x = 264.24 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.01x = 39,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,765.48/176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.93

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