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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.19, 265.39 and 85.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.19, 265.39 and 85.87 is: 128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.19 : 265.39 = 85.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.19/265.39 = 85.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.19x = 265.39 × 85.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.19x = 22,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,789.04/177.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.61

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