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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.76, 266.64 and 56.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.76, 266.64 and 56.08 is: 84.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.76 : 266.64 = 56.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.76/266.64 = 56.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.76x = 266.64 × 56.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.76x = 14,953.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,953.17/177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.12

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