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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 265.38 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 265.38 and 94.66 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 265.38 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/265.38 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 265.38 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 25,120.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,120.87/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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