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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.25, 265.81 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.25, 265.81 and 96.04 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.25 : 265.81 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.25/265.81 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.25x = 265.81 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.25x = 25,528.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,528.39/177.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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