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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.13, 265.77 and 55.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.13, 265.77 and 55.40 is: 83.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.13 : 265.77 = 55.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.13/265.77 = 55.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.13x = 265.77 × 55.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.13x = 14,723.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,723.66/177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.12

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