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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.66, 266.63 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.66, 266.63 and 86.47 is: 129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.66 : 266.63 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.66/266.63 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.66x = 266.63 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.66x = 23,054.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,054.40/177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.77

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