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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.74, 266.63 and 55.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.74, 266.63 and 55.96 is: 83.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.74 : 266.63 = 55.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.74/266.63 = 55.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.74x = 266.63 × 55.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.74x = 14,919.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,919.88/177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.94

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