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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.65, 266.29 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.65, 266.29 and 96.32 is: 144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.65 : 266.29 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.65/266.29 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.65x = 266.29 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.65x = 25,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,649.29/177.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.38

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