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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.32, 265.98 and 96.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.32, 265.98 and 96.20 is: 144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.32 : 265.98 = 96.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.32/265.98 = 96.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.32x = 265.98 × 96.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.32x = 25,587.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,587.28/177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.30

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