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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.91, 266.86 and 56.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.91, 266.86 and 56.18 is: 84.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.91 : 266.86 = 56.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.91/266.86 = 56.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.91x = 266.86 × 56.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.91x = 14,992.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,992.93/177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.27

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