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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.78, 266.57 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.78, 266.57 and 95.41 is: 143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.78 : 266.57 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.78/266.57 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.78x = 266.57 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.78x = 25,434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,434.16/177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.07

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