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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.88, 266.79 and 86.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.88, 266.79 and 86.55 is: 129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.88 : 266.79 = 86.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.88/266.79 = 86.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.88x = 266.79 × 86.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.88x = 23,090.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,090.67/177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.81

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