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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.87, 266.84 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.87, 266.84 and 86.63 is: 129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.87 : 266.84 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.87/266.84 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.87x = 266.84 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.87x = 23,114.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,114.58/177.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.95

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