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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.37, 266.08 and 55.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.37, 266.08 and 55.60 is: 83.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.37 : 266.08 = 55.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.37/266.08 = 55.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.37x = 266.08 × 55.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.37x = 14,794.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,794.05/177.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.41

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