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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.57, 266.22 and 86.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.57, 266.22 and 86.31 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.57 : 266.22 = 86.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.57/266.22 = 86.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.57x = 266.22 × 86.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.57x = 22,977.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,977.45/177.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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