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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 265.96 and 85.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 265.96 and 85.95 is: 128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 265.96 = 85.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/265.96 = 85.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 265.96 × 85.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 22,857.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,857.93/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.95

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