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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.64, 265.31 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.64, 265.31 and 150.64 is: 224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.64 : 265.31 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.64/265.31 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.64x = 265.31 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.64x = 39,966.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,966.30/177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.98

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