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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.20, 265.98 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.20, 265.98 and 100.23 is: 150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.20 : 265.98 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.20/265.98 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.20x = 265.98 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.20x = 26,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,659.18/177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.45

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