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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.77, 265.26 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.77, 265.26 and 95.61 is: 143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.77 : 265.26 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.77/265.26 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.77x = 265.26 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.77x = 25,361.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,361.51/176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.47

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