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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.29, 265.91 and 55.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.29, 265.91 and 55.59 is: 83.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.29 : 265.91 = 55.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.29/265.91 = 55.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.29x = 265.91 × 55.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.29x = 14,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,781.66/177.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.37

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