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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.21, 265.77 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.21, 265.77 and 100.13 is: 150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.21 : 265.77 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.21/265.77 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.21x = 265.77 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.21x = 26,610.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,610.22/177.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.16

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