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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.04, 265.56 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.04, 265.56 and 95.86 is: 143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.04 : 265.56 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.04/265.56 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.04x = 265.56 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.04x = 25,456.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,456.58/177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.79

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