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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 265.88 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 265.88 and 100.20 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 265.88 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/265.88 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 265.88 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 26,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,642.42/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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