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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.92, 266.92 and 56.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.92, 266.92 and 56.17 is: 84.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.92 : 266.92 = 56.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.92/266.92 = 56.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.92x = 266.92 × 56.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.92x = 14,992.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,992.90/177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.27

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