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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.81, 266.58 and 56.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.81, 266.58 and 56.01 is: 83.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.81 : 266.58 = 56.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.81/266.58 = 56.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.81x = 266.58 × 56.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.81x = 14,931.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,931.15/177.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.97

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