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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.37, 266.09 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.37, 266.09 and 100.44 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.37 : 266.09 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.37/266.09 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.37x = 266.09 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.37x = 26,725.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,725.58/177.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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