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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 265.08 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 265.08 and 95.67 is: 143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 265.08 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/265.08 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 265.08 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 25,361.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,361.56/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.22

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