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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.38, 265.65 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.38, 265.65 and 151.55 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.38 : 265.65 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.38/265.65 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.38x = 265.65 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.38x = 40,259.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,259.26/177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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