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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.92, 267.02 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.92, 267.02 and 86.64 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.92 : 267.02 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.92/267.02 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.92x = 267.02 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.92x = 23,134.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,134.61/177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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