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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.22, 265.50 and 96.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.22, 265.50 and 96.07 is: 143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.22 : 265.50 = 96.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.22/265.50 = 96.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.22x = 265.50 × 96.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.22x = 25,506.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,506.59/177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.93

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