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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.09, 265.63 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.09, 265.63 and 55.44 is: 83.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.09 : 265.63 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.09/265.63 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.09x = 265.63 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.09x = 14,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,726.53/177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.16

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