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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.95, 266.83 and 86.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.95, 266.83 and 86.65 is: 129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.95 : 266.83 = 86.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.95/266.83 = 86.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.95x = 266.83 × 86.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.95x = 23,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,120.82/177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.93

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