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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.44, 266.21 and 96.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.44, 266.21 and 96.35 is: 144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.44 : 266.21 = 96.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.44/266.21 = 96.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.44x = 266.21 × 96.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.44x = 25,647.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,647.52/177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.55

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