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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 266.01 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 266.01 and 86.02 is: 128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 266.01 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/266.01 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 266.01 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 22,882.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,882.18/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.95

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