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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.63, 265.98 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.63, 265.98 and 152.11 is: 227.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.63 : 265.98 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.63/265.98 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.63x = 265.98 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.63x = 40,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,458.88/177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.77

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