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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.84, 265.32 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.84, 265.32 and 150.48 is: 224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.84 : 265.32 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.84/265.32 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.84x = 265.32 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.84x = 39,925.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,925.35/177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.50

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