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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.35, 264.76 and 150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.35, 264.76 and 150.83 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.35 : 264.76 = 150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.35/264.76 = 150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.35x = 264.76 × 150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.35x = 39,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,933.75/176.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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