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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.88, 266.68 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.88, 266.68 and 86.64 is: 129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.88 : 266.68 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.88/266.68 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.88x = 266.68 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.88x = 23,105.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105.16/177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.89

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