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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.61, 266.07 and 100.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.61, 266.07 and 100.34 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.61 : 266.07 = 100.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.61/266.07 = 100.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.61x = 266.07 × 100.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.61x = 26,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,697.44/177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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