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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.56, 266.37 and 86.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.56, 266.37 and 86.20 is: 129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.56 : 266.37 = 86.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.56/266.37 = 86.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.56x = 266.37 × 86.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.56x = 22,961.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,961.43/177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.32

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