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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.77, 265.17 and 55.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.77, 265.17 and 55.12 is: 82.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.77 : 265.17 = 55.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.77/265.17 = 55.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.77x = 265.17 × 55.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.77x = 14,616.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,616.17/176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.68

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