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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 266.83 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 266.83 and 96.80 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 266.83 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/266.83 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 266.83 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 25,827.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,827.57/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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