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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.93, 266.93 and 56.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.93, 266.93 and 56.19 is: 84.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.93 : 266.93 = 56.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.93/266.93 = 56.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.93x = 266.93 × 56.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.93x = 14,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,998.52/177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.30

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