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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.04, 265.52 and 55.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.04, 265.52 and 55.34 is: 83.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.04 : 265.52 = 55.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.04/265.52 = 55.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.04x = 265.52 × 55.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.04x = 14,693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,693.88/177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.00

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