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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 266.60 and 86.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 266.60 and 86.42 is: 129.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 266.60 = 86.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/266.60 = 86.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 266.60 × 86.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 23,039.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,039.57/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.54

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