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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 265.50 and 55.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 265.50 and 55.26 is: 82.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 265.50 = 55.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/265.50 = 55.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 265.50 × 55.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 14,671.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,671.53/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.89

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