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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.87, 266.78 and 56.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.87, 266.78 and 56.07 is: 84.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.87 : 266.78 = 56.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.87/266.78 = 56.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.87x = 266.78 × 56.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.87x = 14,957.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,957.23/177.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.09

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