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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.17, 265.80 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.17, 265.80 and 100.13 is: 150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.17 : 265.80 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.17/265.80 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.17x = 265.80 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.17x = 26,613.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,613.23/177.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.22

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