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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.96, 266.53 and 151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.96, 266.53 and 151.98 is: 227.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.96 : 266.53 = 151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.96/266.53 = 151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.96x = 266.53 × 151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.96x = 40,507.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,507.23/177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.62

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