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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.78, 266.46 and 86.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.78, 266.46 and 86.39 is: 129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.78 : 266.46 = 86.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.78/266.46 = 86.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.78x = 266.46 × 86.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.78x = 23,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,018.15/177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.48

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