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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.32, 266.21 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.32, 266.21 and 150.44 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.32 : 266.21 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.32/266.21 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.32x = 266.21 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.32x = 40,048.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,048.61/177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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