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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.06, 265.36 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.06, 265.36 and 85.74 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.06 : 265.36 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.06/265.36 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.06x = 265.36 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.06x = 22,751.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,751.97/177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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