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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.55, 266.34 and 86.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.55, 266.34 and 86.14 is: 129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.55 : 266.34 = 86.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.55/266.34 = 86.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.55x = 266.34 × 86.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.55x = 22,942.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,942.53/177.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.22

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