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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.34, 265.92 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.34, 265.92 and 85.96 is: 128.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.34 : 265.92 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.34/265.92 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.34x = 265.92 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.34x = 22,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,858.49/177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.90

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