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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.75, 266.78 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.75, 266.78 and 95.55 is: 143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.75 : 266.78 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.75/266.78 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.75x = 266.78 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.75x = 25,490.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,490.83/177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.41

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