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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.96, 267 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.96, 267 and 96.84 is: 145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.96 : 267 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.96/267 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.96x = 267 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.96x = 25,856.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,856.28/177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.29

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