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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.85, 266.82 and 86.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.85, 266.82 and 86.59 is: 129.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.85 : 266.82 = 86.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.85/266.82 = 86.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.85x = 266.82 × 86.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.85x = 23,103.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,103.94/177.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.91

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