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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.70, 266.35 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.70, 266.35 and 86.27 is: 129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.70 : 266.35 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.70/266.35 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.70x = 266.35 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.70x = 22,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,976.68/177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.30

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