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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.42, 266.04 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.42, 266.04 and 55.65 is: 83.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.42 : 266.04 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.42/266.04 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.42x = 266.04 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.42x = 14,805.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,805.13/177.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.45

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