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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.71, 266.42 and 86.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.71, 266.42 and 86.36 is: 129.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.71 : 266.42 = 86.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.71/266.42 = 86.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.71x = 266.42 × 86.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.71x = 23,006.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,006.91/177.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.47

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