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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.81, 266.71 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.81, 266.71 and 96.81 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.81 : 266.71 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.81/266.71 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.81x = 266.71 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.81x = 25,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,820.20/177.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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