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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.49, 265.83 and 86.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.49, 265.83 and 86.26 is: 129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.49 : 265.83 = 86.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.49/265.83 = 86.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.49x = 265.83 × 86.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.49x = 22,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,930.50/177.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.19

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