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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.41, 265.95 and 85.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.41, 265.95 and 85.98 is: 128.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.41 : 265.95 = 85.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.41/265.95 = 85.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.41x = 265.95 × 85.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.41x = 22,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,866.38/177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.89

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