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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.32, 265.85 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.32, 265.85 and 96.21 is: 144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.32 : 265.85 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.32/265.85 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.32x = 265.85 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.32x = 25,577.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,577.43/177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.24

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