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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 266.05 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 266.05 and 96.15 is: 144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 266.05 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/266.05 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 266.05 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 25,581.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,581.83/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.32

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