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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 265.02 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 265.02 and 150.18 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 265.02 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/265.02 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 265.02 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 39,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,800.70/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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