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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.28, 265.66 and 96.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.28, 265.66 and 96.19 is: 144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.28 : 265.66 = 96.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.28/265.66 = 96.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.28x = 265.66 × 96.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.28x = 25,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,553.84/177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.14

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