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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.33, 265.71 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.33, 265.71 and 150.33 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.33 : 265.71 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.33/265.71 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.33x = 265.71 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.33x = 39,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,944.18/177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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