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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.89, 266.61 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.89, 266.61 and 86.54 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.89 : 266.61 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.89/266.61 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.89x = 266.61 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.89x = 23,072.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,072.43/177.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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