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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.50, 266.36 and 86.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.50, 266.36 and 86.21 is: 129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.50 : 266.36 = 86.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.50/266.36 = 86.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.50x = 266.36 × 86.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.50x = 22,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,961.13/177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.36

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