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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.54, 266.16 and 95.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.54, 266.16 and 95.25 is: 142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.54 : 266.16 = 95.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.54/266.16 = 95.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.54x = 266.16 × 95.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.54x = 25,351.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,351.74/177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.79

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