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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.34, 266.11 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.34, 266.11 and 96.27 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.34 : 266.11 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.34/266.11 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.34x = 266.11 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.34x = 25,618.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,618.41/177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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