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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.65, 266.06 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.65, 266.06 and 96.38 is: 144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.65 : 266.06 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.65/266.06 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.65x = 266.06 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.65x = 25,641.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,641.05/177.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.34

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