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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.49, 266.26 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.49, 266.26 and 55.74 is: 83.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.49 : 266.26 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.49/266.26 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.49x = 266.26 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.49x = 14,841.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,841.33/177.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.62

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