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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.59, 266.45 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.59, 266.45 and 95.51 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.59 : 266.45 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.59/266.45 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.59x = 266.45 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.59x = 25,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,447.55/177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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