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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.76, 266.91 and 100.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.76, 266.91 and 100.87 is: 151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.76 : 266.91 = 100.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.76/266.91 = 100.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.76x = 266.91 × 100.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.76x = 26,923.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,923.21/177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.46

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