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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.68, 266.45 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.68, 266.45 and 55.92 is: 83.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.68 : 266.45 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.68/266.45 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.68x = 266.45 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.68x = 14,899.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,899.60/177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.86

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