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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 265.85 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 265.85 and 95.94 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 265.85 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/265.85 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 265.85 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 25,505.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,505.65/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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