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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.57, 265.98 and 86.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.57, 265.98 and 86.07 is: 128.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.57 : 265.98 = 86.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.57/265.98 = 86.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.57x = 265.98 × 86.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.57x = 22,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,892.90/177.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.92

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