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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 265.01 and 151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 265.01 and 151.09 is: 226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 265.01 = 151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/265.01 = 151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 265.01 × 151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 40,039.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,039.04/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.33

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