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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 266.40 and 96.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 266.40 and 96.42 is: 144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 266.40 = 96.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/266.40 = 96.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 266.40 × 96.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 25,686.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,686.29/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.70

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