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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.17, 265.66 and 55.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.17, 265.66 and 55.41 is: 83.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.17 : 265.66 = 55.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.17/265.66 = 55.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.17x = 265.66 × 55.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.17x = 14,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,720.22/177.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.09

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