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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 265.57 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 265.57 and 96.09 is: 144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 265.57 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/265.57 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 265.57 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 25,518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,518.38/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.03

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