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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.31, 266 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.31, 266 and 96.24 is: 144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.31 : 266 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.31/266 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.31x = 266 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.31x = 25,599.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,599.84/177.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.38

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