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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.13, 263.78 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.13, 263.78 and 150.31 is: 225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.13 : 263.78 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.13/263.78 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.13x = 263.78 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.13x = 39,648.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,648.02/176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.11

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