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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.32, 265.64 and 85.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.32, 265.64 and 85.91 is: 128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.32 : 265.64 = 85.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.32/265.64 = 85.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.32x = 265.64 × 85.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.32x = 22,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,819.37/177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.69

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