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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.64, 266.38 and 55.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.64, 266.38 and 55.88 is: 83.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.64 : 266.38 = 55.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.64/266.38 = 55.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.64x = 266.38 × 55.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.64x = 14,885.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,885.31/177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.79

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