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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 266.21 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 266.21 and 55.74 is: 83.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 266.21 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/266.21 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 266.21 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 14,838.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,838.55/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.59

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