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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.84, 266.76 and 56.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.84, 266.76 and 56.11 is: 84.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.84 : 266.76 = 56.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.84/266.76 = 56.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.84x = 266.76 × 56.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.84x = 14,967.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,967.90/177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.17

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