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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.76, 266.68 and 56.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.76, 266.68 and 56.02 is: 84.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.76 : 266.68 = 56.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.76/266.68 = 56.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.76x = 266.68 × 56.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.76x = 14,938.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,938.47/177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.04

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