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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 265.62 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 265.62 and 100.08 is: 150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 265.62 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/265.62 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 265.62 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 26,583.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,583.25/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.04

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