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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.38, 266.18 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.38, 266.18 and 96.28 is: 144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.38 : 266.18 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.38/266.18 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.38x = 266.18 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.38x = 25,627.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,627.81/177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.48

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