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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.60, 266.39 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.60, 266.39 and 55.87 is: 83.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.60 : 266.39 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.60/266.39 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.60x = 266.39 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.60x = 14,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,882.68/177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.80

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