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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.19, 265.72 and 55.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.19, 265.72 and 55.42 is: 83.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.19 : 265.72 = 55.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.19/265.72 = 55.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.19x = 265.72 × 55.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.19x = 14,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,724.60/177.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.10

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