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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.18, 265.74 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.18, 265.74 and 55.52 is: 83.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.18 : 265.74 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.18/265.74 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.18x = 265.74 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.18x = 14,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,752.56/177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.26

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