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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.69, 266.49 and 54.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.69, 266.49 and 54.26 is: 81.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.69 : 266.49 = 54.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.69/266.49 = 54.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.69x = 266.49 × 54.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.69x = 14,459.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,459.75/177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.38

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