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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 264.91 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 264.91 and 150.03 is: 224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 264.91 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/264.91 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 264.91 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 39,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,744.45/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.09

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