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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 265.70 and 95.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 265.70 and 95.93 is: 143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 265.70 = 95.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/265.70 = 95.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 265.70 × 95.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 25,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,488.60/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.94

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