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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.74, 266.76 and 96.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.74, 266.76 and 96.65 is: 145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.74 : 266.76 = 96.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.74/266.76 = 96.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.74x = 266.76 × 96.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.74x = 25,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,782.35/177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.06

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