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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.72, 266.63 and 54.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.72, 266.63 and 54.32 is: 81.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.72 : 266.63 = 54.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.72/266.63 = 54.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.72x = 266.63 × 54.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.72x = 14,484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,484.03/177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.50

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