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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.75, 266.76 and 96.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.75, 266.76 and 96.51 is: 144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.75 : 266.76 = 96.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.75/266.76 = 96.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.75x = 266.76 × 96.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.75x = 25,745.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,745.01/177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.84

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