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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.24, 265.91 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.24, 265.91 and 95.97 is: 143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.24 : 265.91 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.24/265.91 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.24x = 265.91 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.24x = 25,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,518.90/177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.98

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