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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.34, 266.03 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.34, 266.03 and 86.02 is: 129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.34 : 266.03 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.34/266.03 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.34x = 266.03 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.34x = 22,885.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,885.48/177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.05

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