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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.46, 266.22 and 55.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.46, 266.22 and 55.72 is: 83.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.46 : 266.22 = 55.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.46/266.22 = 55.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.46x = 266.22 × 55.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.46x = 14,833.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,833.78/177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.59

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