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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.03, 265.77 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.03, 265.77 and 150.68 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.03 : 265.77 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.03/265.77 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.03x = 265.77 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.03x = 40,046.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,046.22/178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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