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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 265.08 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 265.08 and 151.28 is: 227.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 265.08 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/265.08 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 265.08 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 40,101.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,101.30/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.00

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