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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.46, 265.83 and 100.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.46, 265.83 and 100.30 is: 150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.46 : 265.83 = 100.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.46/265.83 = 100.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.46x = 265.83 × 100.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.46x = 26,662.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,662.75/177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.25

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