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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.75, 266.49 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.75, 266.49 and 96.48 is: 144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.75 : 266.49 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.75/266.49 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.75x = 266.49 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.75x = 25,710.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,710.96/177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.65

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