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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.28, 265.86 and 100.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.28, 265.86 and 100.06 is: 150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.28 : 265.86 = 100.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.28/265.86 = 100.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.28x = 265.86 × 100.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.28x = 26,601.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,601.29/177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.05

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