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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 266.09 and 96.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 266.09 and 96.19 is: 144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 266.09 = 96.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/266.09 = 96.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 266.09 × 96.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 25,594.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,594.05/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.39

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