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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.99, 266.80 and 86.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.99, 266.80 and 86.50 is: 129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.99 : 266.80 = 86.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.99/266.80 = 86.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.99x = 266.80 × 86.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.99x = 23,077.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,077.28/177.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.65

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