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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.78, 263.76 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.78, 263.76 and 150.81 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.78 : 263.76 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.78/263.76 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.78x = 263.76 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.78x = 39,776.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,776.09/176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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