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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 265.59 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 265.59 and 150.71 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 265.59 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/265.59 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 265.59 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 40,025.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,025.74/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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