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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 266.11 and 150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 266.11 and 150.37 is: 225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 266.11 = 150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/266.11 = 150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 266.11 × 150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 40,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,013.92/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.74

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