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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.53, 265.02 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.53, 265.02 and 150.18 is: 224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.53 : 265.02 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.53/265.02 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.53x = 265.02 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.53x = 39,801.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,801.08/177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.20

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