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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.09, 265.62 and 55.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.09, 265.62 and 55.41 is: 83.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.09 : 265.62 = 55.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.09/265.62 = 55.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.09x = 265.62 × 55.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.09x = 14,718.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,718.00/177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.11

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