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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.28, 265.93 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.28, 265.93 and 94.98 is: 142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.28 : 265.93 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.28/265.93 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.28x = 265.93 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.28x = 25,258.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,258.03/177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.48

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