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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.78, 266.64 and 49.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.78, 266.64 and 49.50 is: 74.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.78 : 266.64 = 49.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.78/266.64 = 49.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.78x = 266.64 × 49.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.78x = 13,198.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,198.68/177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.24

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