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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.29, 265.76 and 85.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.29, 265.76 and 85.83 is: 128.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.29 : 265.76 = 85.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.29/265.76 = 85.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.29x = 265.76 × 85.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.29x = 22,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,810.18/177.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.66

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