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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.52, 265.72 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.52, 265.72 and 151.88 is: 227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.52 : 265.72 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.52/265.72 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.52x = 265.72 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.52x = 40,357.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,357.55/177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.34

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