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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 266.03 and 86.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 266.03 and 86.05 is: 128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 266.03 = 86.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/266.03 = 86.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 266.03 × 86.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 22,891.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,891.88/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.96

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