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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.06, 265.49 and 85.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.06, 265.49 and 85.73 is: 128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.06 : 265.49 = 85.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.06/265.49 = 85.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.06x = 265.49 × 85.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.06x = 22,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760.46/177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.55

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