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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.36, 265.74 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.36, 265.74 and 86.02 is: 128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.36 : 265.74 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.36/265.74 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.36x = 265.74 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.36x = 22,858.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,858.95/177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.88

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