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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 265.81 and 100.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 265.81 and 100.25 is: 150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 265.81 = 100.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/265.81 = 100.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 265.81 × 100.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 26,647.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,647.87/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.40

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