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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.42, 265.80 and 86.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.42, 265.80 and 86.00 is: 128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.42 : 265.80 = 86.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.42/265.80 = 86.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.42x = 265.80 × 86.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.42x = 22,857.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,857.47/177.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.83

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