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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.55, 266.20 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.55, 266.20 and 86.16 is: 129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.55 : 266.20 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.55/266.20 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.55x = 266.20 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.55x = 22,935.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,935.79/177.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.18

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