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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 265.92 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 265.92 and 96.06 is: 144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 265.92 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/265.92 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 265.92 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 25,544.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,544.28/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.17

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