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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.91, 265.43 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.91, 265.43 and 151.94 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.91 : 265.43 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.91/265.43 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.91x = 265.43 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.91x = 40,330.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,330.48/177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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