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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.30, 265.77 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.30, 265.77 and 96.21 is: 144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.30 : 265.77 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.30/265.77 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.30x = 265.77 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.30x = 25,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,569.73/177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.22

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