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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 266.18 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 266.18 and 55.74 is: 83.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 266.18 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/266.18 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 266.18 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 14,836.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,836.87/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.60

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