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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.33, 265.99 and 55.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.33, 265.99 and 55.60 is: 83.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.33 : 265.99 = 55.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.33/265.99 = 55.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.33x = 265.99 × 55.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.33x = 14,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,789.04/177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.40

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