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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.64, 266.36 and 55.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.64, 266.36 and 55.86 is: 83.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.64 : 266.36 = 55.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.64/266.36 = 55.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.64x = 266.36 × 55.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.64x = 14,878.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,878.87/177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.76

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