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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.65, 266.17 and 86.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.65, 266.17 and 86.29 is: 129.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.65 : 266.17 = 86.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.65/266.17 = 86.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.65x = 266.17 × 86.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.65x = 22,967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,967.81/177.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.29

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