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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.50, 263.51 and 150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.50, 263.51 and 150.83 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.50 : 263.51 = 150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.50/263.51 = 150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.50x = 263.51 × 150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.50x = 39,745.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,745.21/176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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