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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.37, 265.67 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.37, 265.67 and 96.04 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.37 : 265.67 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.37/265.67 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.37x = 265.67 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.37x = 25,514.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,514.95/177.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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