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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.03, 265.55 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.03, 265.55 and 150.30 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.03 : 265.55 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.03/265.55 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.03x = 265.55 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.03x = 39,911.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,911.41/177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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