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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.73, 266.67 and 86.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.73, 266.67 and 86.44 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.73 : 266.67 = 86.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.73/266.67 = 86.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.73x = 266.67 × 86.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.73x = 23,050.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,050.95/177.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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