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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.90, 266.91 and 86.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.90, 266.91 and 86.61 is: 129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.90 : 266.91 = 86.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.90/266.91 = 86.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.90x = 266.91 × 86.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.90x = 23,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,115.52/177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.93

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