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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.54, 266.26 and 86.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.54, 266.26 and 86.06 is: 129.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.54 : 266.26 = 86.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.54/266.26 = 86.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.54x = 266.26 × 86.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.54x = 22,914.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,914.34/177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.07

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