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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 266.19 and 55.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 266.19 and 55.71 is: 83.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 266.19 = 55.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/266.19 = 55.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 266.19 × 55.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 14,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,829.44/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.57

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