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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 265.94 and 86.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 265.94 and 86.14 is: 129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 265.94 = 86.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/265.94 = 86.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 265.94 × 86.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 22,908.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,908.07/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.13

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