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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 265.55 and 55.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 265.55 and 55.37 is: 83.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 265.55 = 55.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/265.55 = 55.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 265.55 × 55.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 14,703.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,703.50/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.06

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