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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 266.18 and 55.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 266.18 and 55.73 is: 83.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 266.18 = 55.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/266.18 = 55.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 266.18 × 55.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 14,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,832.60/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.59

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